Leonard Schrage

I'm a researcher, designer, and engineer—interested in cities, computation, and climate change.

I run Living Systems and work at MIT and Northeastern.

My current research looks into how computer vision and machine learning can help build global material banks, generate essential data for informal settlements, and scale the understanding of value-driven design.

Previously, I started Material Guide and 1×1, after working as a strategic designer, web developer, and product manager for NGOs, start-ups, corporates, ministries, and research institutions. One of my favourite past projects is Water Sense—a low-cost, open source IoT solution for small-holder farmers.